2020 is taking a bit of a nosedive, no? So let’s celebrate the new year again! My husband was born in Iran, where it’s Nowrooz, a non-religious holiday. Here we are with our Persian New Year’s setting…
Spring and new years are laden with blossoms of promise. Regardless of what occurs outside ourselves, they’re opportunities to release our pasts and do what we can to foster good times ahead.
In addition to Iran, other countries participate in Persian New Year (aka Nowrooz, which is spelled many ways due to varying phonetic translations). The list includes Iraq, Afghanistan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Albania. Even Japan celebrates a version of Nowruz!
Here’s a speech about Persian New Year I performed as a member of Toastmasters…
My wish for you, dear reader, that the future brings only the best to you and your loved ones.
More on the current crisis here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here.
How do you cultivate hope and celebration during uncertain times?
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Nowruz, holiday in india , parsi a v small community here but they contribute a lot in india
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wonderful facts 🙂
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This is a beautiful presentation. Thank you for sharing your special day with us. Stay safe and think positive.
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thanks, Kally – same to you, dear 🙂
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I hope your husband’s family, friends, relations in Iran are as safe as possible…
Hope? Just take it one day at at a time. 🙂
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yes – they are well, thank goodness. a neighbor, however, passed away from COVID19 & his family had to endure horror of hazmat suits, etc…
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Good. For the first part. Sorry about your neighbour… It does show how real this thing is, despite the denials of politicos worldwide…
Stay safe
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yes — someone who thinks its a conspiracy commented – I debated deleting, but decided it’s an opportunity…
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Conspiracy? Jesus.
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Read it. You’re right. Err on the side of caution… Be safe…
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Indeed, this is chaos and it’s meant to be that way so that we don’t have time for critical analysis. We are sacrificing our childrens sacrifice for what statistics suggest isn’t worse than any other flu season. Shame on us adults, saving our own skins while children are delivered up a future with freedom.
https://alltruth.exposed/2020/03/31/the-magic-stone-is-covid19-a-clever-ruse-that-is-selfishly-sacrificing-our-childrens-future/
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I am no expert, Ralph, but would rather err on the side of caution…
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Despite all the bad news these days, there’s still reason to hope and things to be grateful for. I wish you continued health and happiness.
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thank you, Mark!
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You’re welcome.
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